Wheeled Crutch

Abstract

The present invention is directed towards a wheeled crutch that supports an injured human lower limb with the injured limb extended towards the front of the user. The wheeled crutch comprises a seat attached to a seat support, and a wheeled base with at least three legs. A lower limb support and foot rest allow the user to rehabilitate the injured lower limb while remaining ambulatory.

1 . A wheeled crutch, comprising:
 a seat adapted to engage a human buttock, wherein said seat is attached to a seat support base;   at least three legs connected to said seat support base;   one wheel attached to each said leg at an end of said leg opposite said support base;   a lower limb support attached to and located between two said legs, and adapted to support a human lower limb which is extended frontward from a user of said wheeled crutch;   a foot rest attached to two said legs at an end of said lower limb support opposite said support base.   
     
     
         2 . The wheeled crutch of  claim 1  wherein said legs are each connected to said support base by a hinge. 
     
     
         3 . The wheeled crutch of  claim 1  wherein said seat is height adjustable relative to said support base. 
     
     
         4 . The wheeled crutch of  claim 1  wherein said lower limb support comprises a flexible mesh support. 
     
     
         5 . The wheeled crutch of  claim 1  wherein said foot rest comprises a flexible strap. 
     
     
         6 . The wheeled crutch of  claim 1  further comprising at least one hinge attached to said legs and adapted to restrict outward movement of said legs to a predetermined distance. 
     
     
         7 . The wheeled crutch of  claim 1  wherein said legs are length adjustable. 
     
     
         8 . The wheeled crutch of  claim 1  further comprising a hand brake. 
     
     
         9 . The wheeled crutch of  claim 1  wherein at least one said wheel can swivel. 
     
     
         10 . The wheeled crutch of  claim 1  comprising four said legs.